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B960 GPT

1985 BMW 728

Bronze Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,101 mi
Last recorded98,101 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2006
Typical for 1985 BMW 72899,915 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB960 GPT
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1985
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2006 98,101 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 97,939 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

BONNET SRUTS WEAK

CORROSION ON O/S/F & N/S/F FLEXI ENDS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/S/R BRAKE SCENSOR WIRES CUT

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

How Reliable is the BMW 728?

Based on 84,739 MOT tests across 7,020 vehicles.

71.8%
Pass Rate
5,164
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
7,020
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,391
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 3,768
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,300
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,183
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,071
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B960 GPT is a 1985 BMW 728 in Bronze with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1985 BMW 728 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 99,915 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 728 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,391 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B960 GPT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 728 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 41 years old, this BMW 728 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B960 GPT registered?

B960 GPT is a 1985 BMW 728, first registered on 22 January 1985.

Is B960 GPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for B960 GPT shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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